Tomson Highway describes writing his characters the same way you write for different voices in a musical production. Some characters talk loud and fast while others are more calm and have a deep-set voice. Tomson grew up in a very rural part of Canada where he learned about ancient Native American mythology, including Nanabush, the trickster. Tomson incorporated him into several of his productions. Since the Native American culture is rapidly dying in North America, it is important for writers like Highway to preserve their traditions and culture in stories that he writes. They are full of references to the importance of community and tradition. By hearing about Tomson's childhood and where he grew up, audiences get a better sense of the isolation the women felt on the reserve and why they longed for bigger cities and more opportunities. Native American Theatre provides a way to preserve an ancient culture while intertwining it with modern platforms.